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Going big on Data Act implementation
Senior leadership's message is clear that a half-hearted effort at tracking government spending data just won't cut it.
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Nader and Norquist deconstruct the Data Act
If terabytes of data are released in the forest and no one is around to read them, do they make a difference?
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Can universal security controls prevent the next big breach?
Never let a good crisis go to waste -- now is the time to push data security standards for more than just federal agencies.
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US Will Delay Plan to Give Up Internet Powers
The head of ICANN says his group needs more time to free itself from U.S. control.
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Oversight ‘Urgently Needed’ as Agencies Implement IT Reform Law, Watchdog Says
The former DHS CIO will tell Congress some agencies will likely struggle to fully implement the Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act, known as FITARA.
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IGs want computer-matching rules eased
Restrictions on accessing records across agencies are hamstringing government watchdogs -- but there's hope for a change.
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EPA CIO Wants her Tech Team to Take Smart Risks
Though she left private industry six years ago, Ann Dunkin is still evangelizing agile practices -- and encouraging her staff to take risks.
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18F Official: We Have Benefits Facebook Doesn't
The GSA group can still attract millennials from top tech firms, even if they have to take a pay cut, according to Chris Cairns.
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Counting cloud contracts, defense approps, net governance and info sharing
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
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A Cheap New Test Can Reveal Every Virus that Invaded You—and Help Stop Infections
Scientists have now developed a new test that could be crucial in improving our immunity against viruses.
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Why Apple Is Suddenly So Obsessed With Your Privacy
Apple claims it does not pass along your data to third parties or use it to profile you.
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Syrian Electronic Army Claims Hack of Army Website
The Army’s official website was inaccessible Monday afternoon.
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Survey: Federal CIOs Say Cyberattacks are on the Rise and They Can't Compete for Cyber Talent
But more than half of CIOs said it was difficult to compete for professionals with tech expertise, especially because of “limited compensation compared to the private sector."
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It’s a Fantastic Time to Graduate in the US as an Engineer or Computer Scientist
The class of 2014 is doing pretty well for itself
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Homeland Security Radio Silence Persists
After almost three years, the Department of Homeland Security has made little progress toward improving internal communication via radio, according to a recent IG verification review.
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World’s First Biolimb: Scientists Are Growing Rat Arms in Petri Dishes
Harald Ott at Massachusetts General Hospital and his colleagues have now taken a step toward the dream of building a biolimb.
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Pentagon working on federated app store
To save money and time, Defense Department officials are moving gradually toward a shared catalog of approved mobile applications.
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The Best Soundtrack for Productivity
Researchers find “nature”-type sounds help people in open-plan offices regain focus faster.
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